Our instructors are an integral part of the Academy. They work diligently to help students develop a love of music and improve their skills. We believe that great teachers inspire their students, and work to ensure that we learn and grow as a community of artists and musicians.

GUITAR - Art Braendel, Jr. (Mondays & Tuesdays)

PIANO - Erika Grant (Wednesdays & Fridays)

PIANO - Mary Scoresby (Tuesdays & Thursdays)

PIANO - Michael Smith (Mondays)

VIOLIN - Lisa McLaughlin (Thursdays)

BRASS - Don Curry (Wednesdays)

VOICE - Rachel Finley (Tuesdays & Thursdays)

VOICE - Michael Smith (Mondays)

For short bios on our instructors, please click on our “INSTRUCTORS” page.  Call 694-8909 or email us at akfinearts@alaska.com for private lesson availability.